When I was in college, Friday nights were the most exciting time of the week. We had so many options for fun, none the which included tiki torches, racism, violence and hate.

But in case some people have forgotten Friday night alternatives to racism, here's a comprehensive list:

Play Mario Kart

Make a Wizard's Staff

Go camping

Talk to girls

Talk to guys

Go on a bike ride

Eat Mexican food

Go to the bouldering gym

Drive home to see your parents

Cook a big family style dinner

Go to the dollar theatre

Finally do some laundry while you eat leftover pizza

Catch up on lost sleep

Launch fireworks

Find a pool and go swimming

Watch YouTube videos

Go to the gym

Go on a date

Eat burritos and street tacos at 2am

Start on a road trip

Climb a roof

Play Super Smash Bros.

Call an Uber

The events in Charlottesville will not be tolerated. We must call evil by its name and remind the misguided few that the land of the free and home of the brave has zero patience for calculated racism, bigotry and the perpetuation of fear. That "on many sides" dismissal is garbage. I urge anyone reading this to kindly speak truth to power, add love to every equation you encounter, and dedicate yourself to the unification of your communities and circles. Anyone can burn a bridge. My favorite people build them.